Media Advocacy & Communication Officer

Organization: Population Foundation of India

Apply By: 24 May 2019

Location:
New Delhi(Delhi)

About PFI

The Population Foundation of India (PFI) is a national non-government organization at the forefront of policy advocacy and research on population, health and development issues in the country. PFI leads advocacy efforts and works as a think-tank dedicated to promoting and advocating effective formulation and implementation of gender sensitive population, health and development policies, strategies, and programs in the country. Policy advocacy, social and behavior change communication, community action and knowledge management are some of the key strategies that PFI works on to achieve the organization’s goals.

Job Description:

Media Advocacy & Communication Officer

Responsibilities

Developing media advocacy strategy along with programme teams based on priority areas

Preparing press releases, statements, articles and responses for dissemination in the press

Tracking and documenting media articles on PFI and themes related to its work and sharing updates internally with colleagues

Maintaining a regularly updated media list (including national and regional media) based on PFI’s priority areas of work

Researching and preparing speaking points on relevant topics for Executive Director and other senior management persons as and when required

Travelling to PFI’s state offices and other programme locations as and when required for media sensitization visits, and advocacy support

Articles, statements and responses researched, authored and published in media

Media responses and regular analysis of reports using analytics tools

Development of priorities and strategy for media engagement

Up-to-date media list

Required Skills

Degree or equivalent qualification in journalism / Public Relations

Past experience of at least 7-10 years working in editing / reporting roles in media

Excellent writing and editing skills in English; proficiency in Hindi is desirable

Previous experience in thematic areas of health, women’s status, family planning, sexual health and rights, and other related issues would be added asset

How to apply

How To Apply

Please send your updated CV with a covering letter describing your suitability for the position to hrpfi@populationfoundation.in latest by May24, 2019. Please mention the position “Media Advocacy & Communications Officer” in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.